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Butterfly Wings & Hurricanes: The GoodFellows & Andrew Roberts Revisit Historical Counterfactuals | GoodFellows | Hoover Institution
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China's Economic Isolation: A Counterfactual Analysis
This chapter explores a hypothetical scenario where China adopted an extreme isolationist economic policy post-Cultural Revolution, examining the potential geopolitical and economic ramifications of such a choice. It discusses the historical significance of China's economic reforms, the complexities of its development under the Communist Party, and how these events influenced global trade and inequality. The narrative also draws parallels between China's historical trajectory and the fates of other totalitarian regimes, emphasizing the lasting impact of these decisions on the current political landscape.
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